The Mississippi Department of Archives and History proactively engages in repatriation and disposition of Native American Ancestors and cultural items in compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA).
We emphasize transparency, respect, and connection to the original inhabitants of Mississippi lands.
MDAH utilizes geographical cultural affiliation while fulfilling legal requirements of NAGPRA, maximizing institutional resources, and ensuring Tribal agency in repatriation.
Our Process
Learn about NAGPRA implementation at MDAH and follow the repatriation of Ancestors in our care.
#ICYMI: At noon on Wednesday, March 15, sports columnist Rick Cleveland and NBA veteran Bailey Howell presented "12 Years in the NBA" for #HistoryIsLunch at the Two Mississippi Museums. https://t.co/hNM9FvRBpk
Join us at the museums today, March 15, at noon for #HistoryIsLunch when @rick_cleveland will be in conversation with @NBA veteran and Hall of Famer Bailey Howell. He is pictured during a 2009 ceremony retiring his No. 52 jersey at @msstate. Learn more at